Construction & Design Intern at AIA Austin in Austin, TX

Summary: Foundation Communities is a mission-driven organization focused on affordable housing. The Construction & Design Intern will assist the Director of Construction & Design with various tasks related to design, research, documentation, and analysis for affordable housing projects. Responsibilities: - Assist in updating and developing Foundation Communities’ Basis of Design documents - Contribute to in-house design efforts including dwelling units, service and amenity spaces, signage, landscape, renovations, and other small projects - Document compliance with green-building and high-performance standards and rating systems - Participate in design and construction processes on active developments - Assist with construction site inspections - Document qualitative and quantitative information from past project programs to help establish programming standards for future developments - Support planning and facilitation of community and resident engagement activities - Perform research on peer organizations, industry standards, certifications, and market benchmarks - Edit, proofread, and contribute to reports, presentations, and other documents as needed - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Alignment with Foundation Communities' mission, values, and affordable housing work - Education or experience in design, development, construction, urban planning/placemaking, financing, community engagement, public policy, and/or affordable housing (coursework in progress accepted) - Familiarity with design and construction documentation standards and practices - Graphic communication ability and design skills - Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and similar software - Proficiency with spreadsheets and wiki/intranet platforms - Strong writing and editing skills Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with construction process for mid- to large-scale commercial projects - Familiarity with building codes - Familiarity with multi-family housing - Experience with research, standards development, or technical writing Required Skills: Design documentation standards, Construction documentation standards, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Spreadsheets, Wiki/intranet platforms Benefits: PPE provided if required, Foundation Communities can complete school-required evaluations or documentation for academic credit upon request, Hours worked are eligible for NCARB AXP experience under Setting O (up to 1860 hours), The Intern will report to the Director of Construction & Design who is a licensed architect and experienced AXP Mentor, Part-time, 20 hours per week with some flexibility in scheduling (specific days, times, and location)